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T. S. Clower Jr.

Last Updated:2023/6/19 14:27:35 By:wangzhonglang
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Id:ICR-19814

CountryUnited States

Year Published/Registered1950

Cultivar Type:For Ornamental

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Scientific Name:Camellia japonica 'T. S. Clower Jr.'

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SCCS, 1950, The Camellia. Its Culture and Nomenclature, p.65: White and pink. Medium to large, formal double, slender, open growth. Fendig, 1951, American Camellia Catalogue: Medium to large, white with narrow, magenta streaks or stripes, completely double, imbricated formal, 9-11 cm across with approximately 86 petals, obovate and about 3.3 cm long. Some are notched and scalloped, some tend to curl and fold. When fully opened, stamens show. Buds are light grey and round. Leaves, medium dull green, narrow elliptic to lanceolate, 10.5 cm x 4 cm. Tip curls and is long and narrow, base tapers. Serrations medium fine averaging about 2.5mm pitch. Plant habit, open, slow growth. Originated in USA by T.S. Clower, Gulf­port, Mississippi. First flowered 1944. Register No.51 with the ACS., See American Camellia Catalogue, 1954, p.334.

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Flower Size8.9-11.4 cm

Blooming Season10-1 Month United States

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